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Lauren Alaina Kisses a Dolphin at SeaWorld

Christina Vinson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:20 +0000

If you've ever wondered what it's like to kiss a bottle-nosed dolphin, just ask 18-year-old country singer Lauren Alaina, who recently headed down to Orlando, Fla. for the grand opening of 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin,' the amusement part's newest exhibit. Not only did she perform but she also got up close and personal with a very lucky dolphin.

Lauren Alaina Graduates High School

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:02:00 +0000

At 18, Lauren Alaina has already released a debut album (‘Wildflower’) and is working on a followup. Despite having a successful career and achieving considerable fame, the Season 10 ‘American Idol’ runner-up celebrated a huge milestone in her life on Friday (May 31) — she graduated high school! Alaina’s platinum blonde hair popped against the [...]

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Will Miss 'American Idol' Judge Randy Jackson

Christina Vinson — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Fox's hit singing competition 'American Idol' has propelled many singers into successful careers, including country music standouts Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina. With the sad announcement that judge Randy Jackson would be pursuing other endeavors, former contestants spoke up about their respect and admiration for him.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina + More Step Up for CMA Fest Celeb Softball Game

Megan Pacella — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:33 +0000

Every year, country music kicks off CMA Fest by giving back. Before the acts and their hordes of fans descend on Nashville to indulge in great food and even better music, dozens of stars participate in the City of Hope’s annual Celebrity Softball Challenge to raise money for cancer research. This year, Scotty McCreery, Lauren [...]

Lauren Alaina Records Theme Song for SeaWorld Attraction

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:07:36 +0000

Rising country star Lauren Alaina has just completed a fun new project. The 18-year-old singer, who was the runner-up on Season 10 of 'American Idol,' recently recorded two songs for the upcoming SeaWorld attraction 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin,' which opens May 24.

Remember When Lauren Alaina Almost Dropped Out of the 'American Idol' Finale?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:53:13 +0000

It was high drama leading up the finale of 'American Idol' two years ago. Scotty McCreery was the favorite to win, but eventual runner-up Lauren Alaina almost never made it to the stage. Up until the last moment, it was rumored she'd be replaced by Haley Reinhart, the third place singer who'd been eliminated a week earlier.

Chris Young vs. Lauren Alaina – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Chris Young needs just one more win to put his newest single 'Aw Naw' into the Showdown Hall of Fame. After topping 'Goodbye Town' by Lady Antebellum earlier this week, he finds himself up against the brand new single from Lauren Alaina. If history is any indicator, Young and his fans have their work cut out for them this weekend.

Lauren Alaina Performs New Single 'Barefoot and Buckwild' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:44:21 +0000

Fast-rising country star Lauren Alaina returned to the stage of ‘American Idol’ on Thursday (May 9), performing her new single ‘Barefoot and Buck Wild’ from her forthcoming second album. The song is a fun, up-tempo track perfect for a summer release, and she performed it with a rockin’, aggressive edge to her voice. The track [...]

Lauren Alaina, 'Barefoot and Buckwild' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:59 +0000

Meet the new Lauren Alaina. With just a few weeks of her senior year of high school remaining, the singer introduces a grown-up new look, grown-up style and grown-up attitude with her latest single, 'Barefoot and Buckwild.' It's especially difficult to find songs that fit when you're short on life experience, so the one-time 'American Idol' runner-up wrote her own ...

Lauren Alaina to Perform on 'American Idol' Next Week

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:30:11 +0000

If there are two things we know about contestants that go deep into their seasons of ‘American Idol,’ it’s that they tend to enjoy incredibly successful careers even if they lose the top prize, and they always, always return to the show to perform. That’s just what Season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina — who [...]

Lauren Alaina Goes to Prom

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:16:20 +0000

Lauren Alaina may be a country star who is in the studio working on her second album (the follow-up to her 2011 debut 'Wildflower'), but she's still a lot like your average 18-year-old. The singer and runner-up on Season 10 of 'American Idol' went through a teenage rite of passage on Saturday night (March 23), as she attended her senior prom.

Lauren Alaina Dishes on New Boyfriend

Christina Vinson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:00:40 +0000

'American Idol' runner-up Lauren Alaina saw her life change in drastic ways after Season 10 wrapped up. While the 18-year-old high school senior and 'Georgia Peaches' singer strives to have a 'normal' life, it can be challenging to find a significant other who understands the life of a musician. Alaina recently dished on her new boyfriend and how he fits into her jam-packed life.

Lauren Alaina's Car Broken Into, Belongings Stolen

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:30:06 +0000

Lauren Alaina suffered a bit of a headache over the weekend when her car was broken into. While in Fort Oglethorpe in her native Georgia on Sunday (March 17), someone forced their way into her parents' Kia Sorento, which she had left parked near the Florida Monument at Chickamauga Battlefield while she and a friend enjoyed a bike ride.

Lauren Alaina Performs New Song 'Breakdown' Live

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:11:12 +0000

Lauren Alaina performed a brand new song called ‘Breakdown’ at the Girls With Guitars show on Long Island, N.Y. on March 7. So, what’s the verdict on this new track from the runner up on Season 10 of ‘American Idol?’ It’s a big, bold and beautifully heartbreaking acoustic ballad that lets the perky blonde’s voice [...]

Lauren Alaina Lends a Hand as Special Olympics Ambassador

Christina Vinson — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:55:17 +0000

Lauren Alaina, runner-up on Season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ has been putting in lots of work hours lately and is ‘Growing Her Wings’ in all sorts of ways, including spending a week with Special Olympics athletes in South Korea. Recently, the growing country star traveled to South Korea to attend the Special Olympics World Games. [...]

Lauren Alaina Begins Work on New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:00:33 +0000

It's a new chapter for Lauren Alaina. The country singer, who got her liftoff as the second place finisher to country superstar Scotty McCreery on Season 10 of 'American Idol' way back in 2011, will begin work on her sophomore album and the followup to her impressive debut, 'Wildflower,' today!

Lauren Alaina Adds Some Glam to Her Look

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:30:53 +0000

Remember when we first met Lauren Alaina in 2011? She had long, two-toned, teenager hair that was appropriate for her age. It was long and blonde at the time, with some black streaks woven throughout -- cute, but a little dated, so we were thrilled when she went for a shorter, more sophisticated 'do in the form of an angled, shoulder-skimming bob. Now, the 'Georgia Peaches' singer has tried another new look, reverting back to a longer, bigger and more glam style... and it still suits her!

Lauren Alaina Snags New Artist of the Year at 2012 American Country Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:53:41 +0000

Knock us over with a feather! Lauren Alaina won the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 American Country Awards on Monday. The former 'Idol' star was much more active and visible in 2011 than in 2012, but she still scooped up the award -- and rightfully so.

Lauren Alaina Turns 18 With Surprise Prom-Themed Birthday Bash

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:20:03 +0000

Over the weekend, Lauren Alaina was able to take a break from work to celebrate a milestone … her 18th birthday! The singer thought it would be a quiet night out with friends, but soon found her friends had bigger plans. Alaina was surprised by a prom-themed birthday bash thrown by her mother, who hired [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Lauren Alaina

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:00:42 +0000

Lauren Alaina was an unassuming high schooler before a cousin with brain caner convinced her she could sing -- like really sing. During her 'American Idol' audition, judge Randy Jackson complimented Holly Witherow, saying she had quite an ear for talent. This story is well-known among the 2011 reality show runner-up's biggest fans. The 10 facts that follow in this list of things you didn't know about Lauren Alaina may not be as commonplace.

Lauren Alaina Surprises Boy With Brain Tumor at His Homecoming Dance

Megan Pacella — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:45:07 +0000

Laura Alaina has had a great year, but in light of her country music success, it's pretty obvious that the 17-year-old star hasn't lost sight of what's important. Although the country songstress is in the middle of her Eighteen Inches Tour, she cleared her calendar recently to surprise Jordan Trunfio -- a West Springfield High School student in Springfield, Va. who is suffering from a brain tumor -- at his Homecoming dance.

Lauren Alaina Embarks on Inch-by-Inch Tour Leading Up to Her 18th Birthday

Megan Pacella — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:30:59 +0000

Eighteen is not an insignificant number for Lauren Alaina. Not only is the 17-year-old country star's latest hit called 'Eighteen Inches,' Alaina is about to embark on an 18-city Eighteen Inches tour. The tour kicked off last night (Sept. 21) in Bloomsburg, Pa., and will lead up to the singer's 18th birthday on Nov. 8.

Lauren Alaina Shows Her Rock Star Side

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:00:16 +0000

Lauren Alaina is proving herself to be quite the fashion plate as she furthers her career. It’s as though the fact that she was an ‘American Idol’ contestant dressed in jeans and sporting trendy two-toned, black and blonde hair is merely a footnote in her career at this point. Her music stands on its own [...]

Next Country Television Star? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Reba McEntire is set to return to the small screen this fall with her new show 'Malibu Country,' and it was just announced that Miranda Lambert has landed a producing gig for an NBC show about a family of private investigators, inspired by her childhood. Billy Ray Cyrus is another star with television popularity in years past. Who should be country music's next TV star?

Lauren Alaina Keeps Things Simple in New 'Eighteen Inches' Lyric Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:00:01 +0000

Lauren Alaina just dropped the simple-but-satisfactory (and effective) lyric video for her new single, the Carrie Underwood co-penned ‘Eighteen Inches.’ The teen’s pretty voice leads the lyrics as they unfold on screen in lean, clean, capital letters. Overall, it’s incredibly simple animation that won’t win any graphic design awards, as the words just burst over [...]

Lauren Alaina, 'Eighteen Inches' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Lauren Alaina‘s ‘Eighteen Inches’ lyrics are a smash because they were penned by three A-list writers in Nashville, one of them being Carrie Underwood. And Alaina’s drones of fans and unmatched vocals don’t hurt, either. A superstar in her own right, Underwood wrote the tune with Kelley Lovelace and Ashley Gorley, with whom she has [...]

Lauren Alaina Put on Vocal Rest, Cancels Weekend Appearances

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:30:54 +0000

Bad news for Lauren Alaina fans planning to see the singer perform live this weekend. She has been forced to cancel all her upcoming shows because her doctor has put her on complete vocal rest. That means no singing! Alaina issued a tweet early on Thursday (August 2), letting fans know that they won’t be [...]

Lauren Alaina vs. Toby Keith – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:00:33 +0000

One more win and she's in. Lauren Alaina is on the verge of having a second song enter the Taste of Country Showdown Hall of Fame. Her new one, 'Eighteen Inches,' mopped up 'Let There Be Cowgirls' by Chris Cagle yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. If the third single from 'Wildflower' can top the new song from Toby Keith, it will join 'Georgia Peaches' in the Hall.

Lauren Alaina vs. Chris Cagle – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:45 +0000

Make it three in a row for Lauren Alaina and her new single 'Eighteen Inches.' After another day of heavy voting online and via the telephone on Taste of Country Nights radio, the song narrowly ousted Jana Kramer's hit 'Why Ya Wanna.' Now it's up to fans of the Carrie Underwood co-written ballad to step up once again, if they want to best a man that's been turning out hits for over a decade.

Lauren Alaina Shares Sassy New Photo Shoot Image

Megan Pacella — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:00:10 +0000

In just a year's time, Lauren Alaina has transformed from an adorable 'American Idol' runner-up to a bombshell blonde country starlet right before our eyes. The 'Georgia Peaches' singer was a busy bee in photographer Russ Harrington's studio this week, and thanks to Twitter, we were able to get a sneak peek at the singer's sassy, more mature look.